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Run a canasta tournament from a phone

Canasta games run long, so a canasta tournament is usually a round robin or a small bracket over a day, partners against partners or head to head. Score All keeps the draw, the tables and the results, and scores every game with real canasta bonuses.

Every game uses canasta rules
  • Count canastas, red threes and card points; the bonuses add themselves
  • Shows each side's minimum first meld for its score
  • Partners, two players or three
  • Every bonus value can be changed for your table
Formats

Which format suits a canasta event

Running the day

The parts that usually need a whiteboard

Tables

Name the tables and matches are assigned to whichever is free, with a push notification to the players.

A shorter target

A full game to 5,000 can take most of an evening. Setting the event to 3,000 keeps several rounds possible in a day, and every match uses the same target and bonus values.

Round robin standings

In a round robin the table is ordered by wins, then by points difference, and updates as each game finishes.

Questions

Canasta tournament FAQ

How do I run a canasta tournament?

Create the event, choose a format and add the partnerships or players. Score All builds the schedule, assigns tables and records each game as it is scored on a phone.

Can I play two-handed canasta in a tournament?

Yes. Choose the two-player format for the event and every match is head to head.

Can I print a canasta bracket?

Yes. The printable bracket generator is free and needs no account.

Upcoming canasta tournaments

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